Lower Jones Valley

About

Lower Jones Valley Campground is a small, first-come, first-served campground situated on the scenic Pit River Arm of Shasta Lake. Managed by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, the campground provides 9 single sites and 2 double sites, all configured as back-in sites averaging around 30 feet in length. The area is surrounded by steep mountains covered in manzanita and evergreens, with Mount Shasta visible in the distance. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water from faucets, and trash service. Every site is equipped with a paved parking spur, tent pad, raised campfire ring, bear box for food storage, and a picnic table. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station facilities. The Jones Valley public boat ramp is located approximately one mile from the campground, providing access to Shasta Lake for water skiing, jet skiing, and fishing for trout, bass, catfish, Chinook salmon, and other species. Payment can be made via the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app or with cash/check at the on-site Iron Ranger. Visitors must be physically present to claim a site and must occupy it the same day payment is made. The forest has abundant poison oak and wildlife, so approved food containers (bear boxes) are required.

Directions

From I-5, take exit 687. Turn right and follow Old Oregon Trail for 3 miles. Turn left onto Bear Mountain Road and travel 8.5 miles to the junction with Dry Creek Road. At the stop sign, turn left and follow the road about 2 miles to the Lower Jones Valley Campground sign. Turn left onto the campground road.